The International Fresh Produce Association recently concluded its 2026 Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, selling out for the fourth year in a row and bringing together 200-plus professionals from across the fresh produce and floral supply chain for three days of programming focused on leadership development, industry insights and professional connection.

The Hass Avocado Board released its first Foodservice Quarterly Insights report, expanding the industry’s visibility into how avocados are performing across U.S. restaurants. Developed in partnership with Datassential, the report tracks avocado menu presence, restaurant segment performance and menu applications across the foodservice channel.

As the spring produce season unfolds, Edward L. Myrick Produce is once again shifting its focus northward from Florida to Georgia, a move that has long been central to the company’s ability to maintain a steady supply of fresh vegetables throughout the year.

Suntory Holdings and Suntory Flowers announced the development of Teamoss, a horticultural soil material designed as an alternative to peat moss, made from manufacturing residues generated at Suntory Beverage and Food plants.

Wellabe, a trusted leader in supplemental health insurance, recently expanded its partnership with Instacart. Leveraging Instacart Health Fresh Funds for Wellabe’s optional grocery rewards program, Wellabe is bringing meaningful, everyday value to more of the members it serves. Following a successful 2025 pilot that engaged more than 1,000 members and quickly became one of the most popular offers within Wellabe Rewards, the company is scaling the program to reach up to 100,000 members in 2026.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods announced that Amanda Brown-Estelle has joined the company as national account manager. In this key leadership role, Brown-Estelle will support Duda’s national retail accounts and help drive continued growth through strong customer partnerships.

Brown-Estelle joins Duda with a powerhouse background in retail and supply chain. She most recently spent nine years with IFCO in business development, where she worked across multiple levels of the retail sector to drive new business growth, strengthen existing partnerships and identify new channel opportunities.